Difference between revisions of "Adaptive Immunity to Parasites"

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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
The [[Innate Immune System|innate response]] directs the adaptive response for parasitic infections.
 
  
 
==Humoral==
 
==Humoral==

Revision as of 09:08, 18 May 2012

Overview

Humoral

The humoral response involves the production of IgE. It is stimulated by mast cells producing IL-4 (innate response). It also includes isotype switching of B cells to produce IgE.


Also see Immunity to Parasites



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